Here's how WA residents, businesses can report flood damage

Western Washington residents and businesses are being asked to report flood-related damages to see if the state is eligible for federal aid.

Tacoma family with medical needs pleads for power restoration
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A Tacoma family with critical medical needs struggled for hours without electricity Wednesday, with restoration efforts underway.

Tree falls onto Tacoma home
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While flooding continues to be top of mind for many Washingtonians, strong winds toppled trees overnight, taking out power lines and even the gas meter to a Tacoma home.

State trooper injured in head-on collision in Lakewood, WA

A Washington State Patrol sergeant suffered only minor injuries after a pickup truck hit his cruiser head-on in Lakewood on Wednesday morning.

Driver killed in single-car crash on SR-512 in Parkland, WA

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly crash that happened in Parkland Tuesday night. 

Strong winds knock down trees, cause widespread power outages in WA
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Strong winds in western Washington are toppling trees and triggering power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark.

Levee breach floods homes in Pacific, WA, evacuations issued
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The city of Pacific saw flooded neighborhoods on Tuesday after a levee for the White River failed, prompting emergency evacuations and a response from several state partners.

'Muddy mess': Pierce County, WA RV park residents continue flood clean-up

Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.

Deadly house fire investigation in Tacoma, WA
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Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home.

Pierce County residents picking up the pieces after flooding destroys homes
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Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.

Pet of the Week: Lion
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Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Lion, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

Tacoma house fire under arson investigation after crews rescue three residents
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Tacoma firefighters quickly put out a fire near North 29th and North Hudson streets Saturday, safely evacuating three people from the home. Investigators say evidence suggests the fire may have been intentionally set, though the cause remains under review.

Orting mayor says residents returning as floodwaters recede
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Orting Mayor Joshua Penner says most residents evacuated from areas near the Carbon and Puyallup rivers have now returned home as conditions improve.

Suspect arrested after two people found dead in Heron Island home
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A welfare check on Heron Island led Pierce County deputies to discover a 64-year-old woman and 39-year-old man dead inside their home with apparent knife wounds.

White House approves emergency declaration as Washington faces widespread flood damage
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President Donald Trump granted Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for an emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA and Homeland Security to assist flood-stricken counties across Western Washington, including Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.

Response to flooding in Pierce County, WA
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In Pierce County, rivers have been rising and rescue teams have been busy with evacuations.

Two people found stabbed to death on Herron Island
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A double murder investigation is underway on Pierce County's Herron Island after a man and a woman were reportedly found stabbed to death while deputies were conducting a welfare check.